IT Project Manager-Cyber Uplift Focussed

• Location: Canberra
• Contract: 12 months + 12‑month extension options
• Hybrid Working Environment

Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a passion for cyber security uplift initiatives? This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high‑impact program focused on delivering enterprise‑wide security improvements across a large and complex federal environment.

You'll be joining a dedicated team responsible for implementing three key cyber uplift strategies aligned to the Essential Eight framework:

• Application Control - reducing exposure to malicious code and unauthorised applications.
• User Application Hardening - minimising risks stemming from insecure or permissive configurations.
• Macro Restriction Controls - strengthening protection against malicious macro‑based attacks.

The program follows a risk‑based, prioritised approach. Your work will focus on uplifting cyber maturity across user endpoints, servers, and environments hosting critical production data, with a pathway from Maturity Level 1 to Level 2.

Key Responsibilities

As the IT Project Manager, you will:

• Lead planning, scheduling, delivery management, governance reporting, and assurance activities.
• Manage risks, issues, scope and change across all project phases.
• Coordinate technical teams to ensure secure, resilient, and auditable solutions are delivered.
• Drive stakeholder engagement with both internal and external partners.
• Ensure alignment with cyber security frameworks and enterprise security standards.
• Oversee project budgeting, resourcing, and progress tracking.

Key Criteria

• Proven experience delivering large‑scale ICT projects within the Australian Federal Government or similarly regulated sectors.
• Solid understanding of cyber security frameworks such as the ISM and Essential Eight.
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• A current Baseline security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Abhi Naik at Clicks IT Recruitment on +61 427 997 851.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 257 or email adjustments@clicks.com.au